5 Superstars you didn't know were WWE Triple Crown winners

Triple Crown winners in WWE are an elite group of stars who have won world titles, midcard titles and tag team titles during their tenure with the company. Not every WWE Superstar gets to enjoy these various championship reigns. As of this writing, only 33 competitors throughout WWE history are Triple Crown winners.

Names you'd expect, such as Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, The Rock and Randy Orton, have all achieved Triple Crown success. But there are also some names on the list that might surprise you.

With that being said, let's take a look at five Superstars who you didn't know were WWE Triple Crown winners.

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#5 The Miz is a WWE Triple Crown winner

Where do we start with The Miz? The former reality show star is no doubt one of the greats of his generation. It all started for Miz when he entered the WWE Tough Enough competition in 2004. He didn't win the competition, but he did enough to win over WWE officials, as he eventually earned a contract anyway.

The future WWE Champion always oozed confidence and charisma, but he needed to hone his in-ring skills. Over the years, he put in the hard work to do just that. His dedication to his craft and consistency has certainly put him in the running for a WWE Hall of Fame induction down the road.

The A-Lister's first step to becoming a Triple Crown winner came in 2007, when he won the WWE Tag Team Championship with John Morrison. The Miz and Morrison were a formidable team, and they were one of the top duos in the tag team division at the time.

The Miz took his next step toward the Triple Crown accolade was in 2010, when he shocked the world by becoming the WWE Champion. The Miz cashed-in his Money in the Bank briefcase on RAW to win WWE's most coveted prize. He went on to defend the title at WrestleMania 27, where he defeated John Cena.

His final achievement to complete the Triple Crown list came in 2012, when he became WWE Intercontinental Champion for the first time. This victory marked the first of The Miz's eight reigns, and he is now regarded as one of the greatest Intercontinental Champions of all-time.

The Miz is undoubtedly a genuine superstar in WWE, and he has also developed a remarkably successful career in Hollywood. Whether he's a babyface or heel, here's to many more years of The Miz entertaining the WWE Universe as he does best.

#4 Kofi Kingston is a Triple Crown winner in WWE

KofiMania ran wild in 2019, and this unforgettable run culminated in the New Day star winning the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35. For Kofi Kingston, this championship victory placed him on the esteemed list of Triple Crown winners.

One of WWE's most loved and most consistent performers of the last decade started his Triple Crown journey in 2008. He became the Intercontinental Champion in June, and he won the World Tag Team Championship alongside CM Punk. a few months later

Considered as one of the greatest tag team champions of all time, Kingston no doubt belongs on such a prestigious list.

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#3 Drew McIntyre is a Triple Crown winner in WWE

Drew McIntyre started his WWE career as Vince McMahon's chosen one. Although he captured the Intercontinental Championship in 2009 and the WWE Tag Team Championship in 2010, things didn't go according to plan. McIntyre was ultimately released from WWE in 2014.

But The Scottish Warrior eventually fought and clawed his way back and learned from his previous mistakes. He was determined to win a world title, which would make him a Triple Crown winner and prove that he truly was the chosen one.

That wish became a reality at WrestleMania 36 in April 2020, when McIntyre defeated Brock Lesnar to win the WWE Championship. McIntyre won the Royal Rumble match earlier in the year to earn the opportunity to face Lesnar. The Scottish Warrior capitalized and cemented his place as a Triple Crown winner.

#2 JBL is a Triple Crown winner in WWE

The reign of JBL as WWE Champion dominated SmackDown in 2004. It was by far the greatest run of the WWE Hall of Famer's career. A few years before this remarkable stretch, JBL enjoyed a lot of success as Bradshaw during the height of the Attitude Era. Alongside Faarooq, he captured the WWE Tag Team Championship three times.

Still, he was missing a mid-card championship, so it looked like JBL wouldn't become a Triple Crown winner after he sustained a serious back injury. He had to take some time away from the ring, but the legend eventually returned for one last run.

During this final chapter, JBL won the Intercontinental Championship when he eefeated CM Punk on Monday Night RAW on March 9, 2009. As a result, his name is on the impressive list of Triple Crown winners.

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#1 AJ Styles is a Triple Crown winner in WWE

There is no denying that AJ Styles is phenomenal. He finally joined the WWE roster in 2016 and immediately made a name for himself in the prmotion. In the same year, he won the WWE Championship for the first time.

Styles is a true legend in the professional wrestling world, and it would have been a shame if he hadn't become a Triple Crown winner. Thankfully, Styles added the Intercontinental Championship to his accolades in June 2020, and he later won the RAW Tag Team Championship in April 2021. These wins secured his legacy as one of the greatest of all time, and they also established his place on the list of Triple Crown winners.

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